First edition thus (not stated.) Main selection of the Science Fiction Book Club, October 1979.
Published as by "Nelson Doubleday", the imprint used by Doubleday for exclusive book club editions.
"Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front inside flap.
"5790" printed at the bottom of the back inside flap for gutter codes "J36" and "L23", at the bottom right corner of back dustjacket for gutter code "O35".
First printing has gutter code "J36" [verified] on page 603; indicates a printing in September 1979.
Known reprints: "L23" (June 1981) (P2 verification copy) and "O35" (August 1984) (P3 verification copy).
No printed price or date of publication. Info here taken from the SFBC announcement flyer for October 1979.
"Jacket painting by Jack Woolhiser" on rear flap, the artwork is not signed
First printing has blue boards with navy lettering; '84 printing 1/4 bound in navy leatherette with 'rust' boards and lettering
